“Synchronous” is not just a CAD technology but the guiding philosophy at the PLM leader and its soft-spoken CEO. It was a soft-spoken but obviously proud Chuck Grindstaff who took to the podium as CEO of Siemens PLM Software at PLM World Monday in Dallas to brief the 2,000 attendees on the state of affairs at the PLM industry’s market leader. Siemens PLM employees are still … [Read more...] about Staying synchronous key to success at Siemens PLM Software
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Once upon a time in 3D CAD Land: A Solid Edge fairy tale
A story of distracted parents and a precocious child. By Randall S. Newton Once upon a time in 3D CAD Land a little girl was born to simple-minded parents who had no clue what to do with their new child. Their other children were already grown and making their way in the big wide world, but this new addition was by comparison helpless and seemingly hopeless in their … [Read more...] about Once upon a time in 3D CAD Land: A Solid Edge fairy tale
Siemens PLM Software sees HD-PLM as design evolution milestone
At a recent conference for analysts, executive from Siemens PLM debuted new technology, talked up recent big customer wins, and wondered out loud about the future of their largest rival. By Kathleen Maher Siemens PLM Software says its new HD-PLM technology will tighten the link between all the data associated with a design product and the design itself. Heads-up controls in … [Read more...] about Siemens PLM Software sees HD-PLM as design evolution milestone
2007: Surprise! Siemens to acquire UGS
The $3.5 billion deal cashed out investors and paved the way for the Siemens PLM Software of today. From the archives of Engineering Automation Report, acquired by Jon Peddie Research in 2007. By Randall S. Newton Engineering Automation Report, March 2007—German conglomerate Siemens AG, Europe's largest engineering company, has agreed to acquire PLM software developer UGS … [Read more...] about 2007: Surprise! Siemens to acquire UGS
Siemens PLM riding high
Siemens PLM is rebooting after its acquisition in 2007 and an industry-wide recession that gave everyone a chance to rethink the way they build products and go to market. Siemens PLM, with the old guard in charge, is ready to make new progress. The Siemens PLM User Group conference was held in Las Vegas this year, far from the floods in the southern U.S. Last year floods in … [Read more...] about Siemens PLM riding high